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Boubacar

♂ Boy

Pronounced BOO-bah-kar /ˈbu.bɑ.kɑr/Medium

Meaning: West African form of Abu Bakr — Arabic, 'father of the young camel/foal'; the first caliph's nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A caliph's name, West African style: Boubacar is the regional Abu Bakr — 'father of the young camel'. Honored, classic, and warm.
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Origin HighArabic, West African
MeaningWest African form of Abu Bakr — Arabic, 'father of the young camel/foal'; the first caliph's name
U.S. rank (2025)#4727 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 522

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419972025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Boubacar is a West African form of Abu Bakr — Arabic, traditionally 'father of the young camel/foal' — the name of the first Muslim caliph. It's widespread and honored across the Sahel.

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, father-of-the-foal at the root, and venerated.

Did you know? Boubacar is the West African form of Abu Bakr, the first caliph of Islam — a deeply respected name across Mali, Senegal, and Guinea.
Overall data confidence 80%
References — Abu Bakr — etymology and history

Variations

AboubacarBoubakarAbubakar

Nicknames

Bouba

Famous Bearers

  • ★Boubacar Traoré (1942-)
    Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist known as 'Kar Kar', a pioneer of Malian blues
  • ★Boubacar Barry (1964-)
    Guinean politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Boubacar mean?

Boubacar is the West African form of Abu Bakr, Arabic 'father of the young camel' — the first caliph's name.

How do you pronounce Boubacar?

It's said BOO-bah-kar /ˈbu.bɑ.kɑr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Boubacar a boy or girl name?

Boubacar is a boy's name.

How popular is Boubacar?

Boubacar is a rare name in the U.S.

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